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Zyn vs Alp vs Zimo: Nicotine Pouches Compared
Nicotine pouches keep growing, and the three names we get asked about most are Zyn, Alp and Zimo. All three are tobacco-free pouches you tuck under your lip, but they differ in count, strength and flavors. Here is how Zyn vs Alp vs Zimo stacks up.
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At a Glance
- Zyn: 15 pouches per can. We carry 3 mg and 6 mg. In January 2025 the FDA authorized Zyn pouches in 3 mg and 6 mg for sale in the U.S.
- Alp: 20 pouches per can, made in the U.S. We carry 6 mg and 9 mg, plus Alp Drifters in 6 mg and 12 mg.
- Zimo: 20 pouches per can. We carry 3 mg, 6 mg and 8 mg.
Flavors We Carry
- Zyn: Chill, Cinnamon, Citrus, Coffee, Cool Mint, Menthol, Mojito, Peppermint, Smooth, Spearmint and Wintergreen.
- Alp: Chilled Mint, Mountain Wintergreen, Refreshing Chill, Spearmint, Sweet Nectar and Tropical Fruit. Alp Drifters add fruit flavors like Blueberry Lemonade Ice, Mango Freeze and Island Peach.
- Zimo: Blueberry, Cinnamon, Grape, Lemon, Mango, Mint, Raspberry and Wintergreen.
How to Pick
- Want the most familiar name: Zyn. It is the best known pouch, with lots of mint and classic flavors.
- Want more pouches per can: Alp and Zimo both give you 20 instead of 15.
- Want fruit flavors: Zimo or Alp Drifters.
- Watch the strength: if you are new to pouches, start at the lowest strength and work up. 9 mg and 12 mg are strong.
See every flavor and strength in stock on our nicotine pouches page.
Zyn vs Alp vs Zimo FAQ
How many pouches are in a can of Zyn, Alp and Zimo?
Zyn has 15 pouches per can. Alp and Zimo have 20 pouches per can.
What strengths do Zyn, Alp and Zimo come in?
We carry Zyn in 3 mg and 6 mg, Alp in 6 mg and 9 mg (plus Alp Drifters in 6 mg and 12 mg) and Zimo in 3 mg, 6 mg and 8 mg.
Are Zyn pouches FDA authorized?
Yes. In January 2025 the FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches in 3 mg and 6 mg for sale in the U.S.
Do nicotine pouches contain tobacco?
Zyn, Alp and Zimo are tobacco-free pouches, but they do contain nicotine. You must be 21 or older to buy them.
WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.